A MAN was robbed of his wallet during a late-night incident in Minehead.

The victim had been returning home from the town centre and walking along Little Plover Close at 4am when he was approached and had his wallet taken from him.

The incident happened on Saturday, September 21, but details have only just been released by police.

No description of the suspect has been released but shortly before the incident two people were seen in a car in Sandpiper Close, near to where the robbery occurred.

It is not clear whether the occupants of the car were involved or not but police say they would like them to contact them.

Anyone else with information is also asked to call police on 101.